[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DON SHEPPARD

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Don 
Sheppard, a dedicated Colorado State Patrol Officer from Cortez, 
Colorado who recently retired after twenty-one years of service to the 
people of my state. His hard work and love for protecting his community 
over the years serves as a shining example of the character of our 
nation's law enforcement officers. It is my privilege to stand before 
this body of Congress and this nation today to recognize the career of 
Don Sheppard.
  Don has compiled an impressive record in helping others. During 
Vietnam, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a communications specialist 
working with computers and cryptography. In 1979, he joined the 
Montezuma County Sheriff's office and then the Dolores County Sheriff's 
office. He attended the Colorado State Patrol Academy in 1983, and upon 
completion was assigned to the Cortez office of Troop 5A where he has 
served for twenty-one years.
  Don has received many accolades throughout his law enforcement career 
for his professional and courteous service. He was an active, hard 
working officer who was responsible for removing more drunk drivers 
from the roads that any other trooper in 5A. He still holds the DUI 
arrest record for his area, ninety-one in a single year.
  Mr. Speaker, Don Sheppard has dedicated his career to ensuring the 
safety and well being of Colorado citizens. His presence in the 
continuing efforts to fight drunk driving are especially commendable 
given that he has taken time away from his family and friends to face 
uncertain danger and unpredictable consequences. I am honored to stand 
here before this body and recognize the efforts of such an industrious 
public servant who will be sorely missed in Colorado. Good luck in your 
retirement Don, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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